Broom Captain

Amazing Wooden Classic!
£49,950.00 (Approx US$68,871)
  • Boat REF#  ·  344027
  • LOA  ·  34'6"
  • Year  ·  1959
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 50hp, BMC 2.2 Commander (1959)
  • Lying  ·  North Norfolk Broads
Boatshed Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Steve Biggs

Extra Details

Designer C.J. Broom
Builder C.J. Broom Brundall
Lying North Norfolk Broads
Last survey 01/11/2021

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 50hp
Engine make and model BMC 2.2 Commander (1959)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) 0.4 G /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Engine is serviced and appears to start and run nicely

Dimensions

LOA 34'6"
LWL 33'7"
Beam 10'6"
Draft Min 2'6"
Draft Max 2'6"
Airdraft 6'6"
Headroom 6'3"
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Fenders
Boathook
Cockpit Enclosure

windlass
2 anchors
(mudweight)

Nav Equipment

Stereo
Clock
Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector
Life jackets
Horn

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Wooden boats are a passion?. Certainly they are, and this wonderful example of a Broom 35 Captain from 1959 personifies that. Wonderfully cared for and enjoyed for the last 40 years by her diligent and loving owners, this boat is the very essence of the classic times on the broads. She was bult by Broom boats and had two short spells in the Broom hire fleet and then was bought by the current owner some 40 years ago. The boat has kept her original character and has been tastefully updated with battery charger shore power and waster heater etc. Her BMC Commander 2.2 diesel engine fires readily into life and has been regularly serviced. Her broads toll is paid and her Boat safety certificate runs to September 2026.
She has a full out of water survey in 2021 which is available to the new owner with all recommendations addressed.

She was last out of the water this past winter and was freshly antifouled. She has a large twin cabin forward flanked by separate heads and shower stalls to port and starboard. The companionway leads up tot he cantilever wheelhouse which has seating to the aft and side and drop sash window and full folding screen. this allows her to clear all broads bridges at the right tide. heading aft there is the classic large saloon layout with the galley across the stern and then there is an aft cockpit outside the galley at the stern which has a separate cover. The boat appears to be in very good order for her age and the care and love lavished on this boat is clear to see. if I was to be critical I would say the forward berth foam would benefit from being renewed however all the upholstery and coverings are in excellent order throughout the boat.
If you are looking for well maintained and loved classic Broom then this boat will be certain to please and must be viewed.

Her mooring may be available to the new owner by discussion with the marina as the owners are giving up boating after a life afloat.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

40 years

Why are you selling her?

health issues

Where have you sailed her?

Norfolk Broads

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